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07/25/2004:

"Black delegate gives history on minority population"

FARGO, N.D. - While most of the North Dakota delegates to the Democratic National Convention prepare for questions about cold weather, Audrey Henderson-Nocho is ready to give history lessons on the state's minority population.

"Yes, there are blacks in North Dakota," Henderson-Nocho said Friday before leaving for Boston. "I'm always asked that question."

Henderson-Nocho, of Fargo, who is attending her third national convention, is trying to find out if she's the first black delegate from the state. She plans to ask that question of national party officials there.

Full Article : mercurynews.com